This easy Thai Beef Salad is just as good if not better than Thai restaurant salad. It’s colorful, full of mouth-watering Thai flavors, and made so simply. Thinly sliced pan-seared beef steak, fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, mixed lettuce leaves, and fragrant herbs, all tossed together with a zingy dressing, make an outstanding and different kind of salad.
First up, make the dressing. In a mortar and pestle, pound and grind Thai red chili, garlic, cilantro stems, and a small pinch of salt to a smooth paste, and then add the remaining ingredients. Alternatively, mince the ingredients and then shake the dressing in a jar. The dressing is key. It’s spicy, tangy, herby, and just a touch sweet. Honestly, it’s addicting. Next, cook the steak until the meat reaches the desired doneness. Toss the lettuce with a tablespoon of the dressing in a large bowl. Combine the sliced beef and the remaining salad ingredients in another bowl and toss with most of the remaining dressing. To serve, arrange the lettuce on plates or a platter and top with the sliced beef and vegetables. Garnish with chopped peanuts, more cilantro and mint leaves. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve immediately!
To make this Thai Beef Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
In a mortar and pestle, pound and grind ½ teaspoon finely minced bird’s eye or Thai chili, ¼ teaspoon finely minced garlic, 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro stems, and a small pinch of salt to a smooth paste. Then add 2 ¼ teaspoons white sugar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil. Taste and adjust the sugar, lime juice and fish sauce if needed. Set aside.
Preheat a skillet over high heat until smoking. Drizzle the beef with ½ tablespoon of oil on both sides. Sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and pepper on both sides. Cook until the meat reaches the desired doneness. 2 minutes per side for medium-rare or 2 ½ minutes per side for medium-well (125 °F for medium-rare and up to 135 °F for medium-well).
Remove the beef from the skillet and place on a plate, then loosely cover with foil and set aside for 10 minutes to rest.
To a bowl, add 2 heaped cups mixed lettuce leaves and drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing. Toss to cover.
Thinly slice the beef against the grain and place it in a bowl with 10 halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced ¼ red onion, sliced ½ cucumber, ¼ cup cilantro leaves, and ¼ cup mint leaves. Toss with most of the remaining dressing.
Arrange the lettuce on plates or a platter and top with the sliced beef and vegetables.
Garnish with ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts and sprinkle with extra cilantro and mint leaves. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.
This spicy Thai Beef Salad could be a meal on its own. The beef steak is cooked to tender and juicy perfection, then thinly sliced and tossed with fresh veggies, fragrant herbs, and flavorful dressing. Give this recipe a go, and please come back to leave a comment below.
Delicious! Made this for our anniversary dinner and my husband said it was better than any restaurant. The dressing is just perfect and really brings everything together. Loved sharing a healthy meal that felt so special.
This Thai Beef Salad is simply superb! Made it for a family get-together and everyone loved it. The dressing is addicting! It's easy to whip up, and the flavours remind me of our trip to Thailand last summer. Will definitely make again.
What a fantastic recipe! I made this Thai Beef Salad for my wife’s birthday. It was so easy and tasty, she thought we were at a restaurant. The flavours are spot on and we loved the kick from the dressing. Will definitely be making this again!
Delicious! Hice esto para una cena y todos pidieron la receta. El sabor es increíble, ¡me encantó!
Man, this Thai Beef Salad is the real deal! I whipped it up for a buddy's BBQ last weekend, and it blew everyone away. The dressing was srsly addicting, and the beef was cooked to perfetion. It’s a refreshing twist from the usual stuff we do. Totally making it again.
Amazing! Made this for my friends last weekend, and they loved it. The flavors are just outstanding, and it’s so easy to prepare. Thanks for this gem!
Super fresh salad! My family devoured it on a hot summer day. The kids loved helping me mix the dressing, and we all enjoyed the bold flavors together. Will definitely make again for our next picnic.
Wow! This salad tastes just like my favorite Thai restaurant! So easy too!
Superb flavors here! Made this salad for a friend’s BBQ, and we couldn’t stop raving about it! The dressing was just perfect. So fresh and zesty, it really brings everything together! Definitely my new go-to dish!
So deliciously fresh! I made this salad for a summer picnic, and everyone raved about it. The flavors were vibrant and inviting, just like the bright day. I'll definitely be making it again!
Delicious! I made this Thai Beef Salad for my wife's birthday, and our kids loved it too. The flavors are amazing and so fresh! I'll definitely make it again for our family gatherings. Thank you for such a great recipe!
This salad is fresh. I made it for a little get-together and it was a hit! The dressing is so good, I could have drank it. Simple, tasty, and a welcome change from typical salads.
Delicious
OMG, this Thai Beef Salad is lit! Made it for our game night, and everyone was blown away. The zingy dressing is like a flavor bomb. Def gonna make it again! #saladgoals
Delicious. Made this salad for my family's Sunday lunch. Everyone loved the flavors. The dressing was easy to make and really brought everything together. I felt proud serving it and will definitely make it again.
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